Lectures
AARP Safe Driving classes
Wednesdays July 9th and July 16th at 1:00 p.m.
Eight-hour course gets you a 5% discount on any insurance in PA for people 55 and older.
Class is limited to 20. AARP members $20.00. Non-AARP members $25.00. Free for those with United Healthcare Traditional Medicare supplement through AARP. Gwen Herzog at 610-379-6823 for questions. Pay day of class. Register at 610-437-3700 with name and contact information.
Skeletons In Your Closet? So Did The Icons
Tuesdays, July 1st, July 8th and July 15th at 1:00 p.m.
William Penn, Gandhi, Francis of Assisi all had amazing strengths, but they were human too. Find out more and maybe feel better about yourself.
Instructor: Ed Curran
Free. Funded through United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Finding Your Strength & Balance In Your Life
Mondays, May 12th to June 16th at 10:00 a.m.
From the moment we learn to walk, we are finding strength and balance in our lives. We go on to live a lifetime of finding balance in other parts of our lives as well. This discussion group will use Dr Bill Heller’s model he called The Six Dimensions of Wellness to explore how we might discover our strengths and use them to find a more balanced life, and deal with the difficult times. Limit 12 people.
Weekly agenda:
- An overview of the crisis, strength and wellness.
- I Mindful approach to discovery of strength
- What is a balanced life?
- How can we adapt to life changes using strength and balance?
- How are we using Lehigh Valley Active Life to find balance?
- What can men and women teach each other about balance?
Instructor: Gary Stone, MSW
Free. Funded through United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
World War II
The Battle of the Coral Sea
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. May 7th
Instructor: Dr. Charles Bonos $4.00 members $6.00 Non members
WWII Facts, Figures and Cronies
Tuesdays July 22nd, July 29th, August 5th and August 12th at 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ed Curran $15.00 members. $25.00 Non members
Russian History Thru Putin’s Eyes
Tuesday, May 13th and May 20th at 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ed Curran
Alzheimer’s Seminars
Healthy Living for Brain and Body
Wednesday, June 18th at 2:30 p.m.
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Learn about positive everyday actions for healthy brain and body that can potentially reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Wednesday, July 23rd at 2:30 p.m.
This program will help you to recognize how Alzheimer’s affects the brain. We will list the risk factors, identify the stages of the disease, discuss current FDA approved treatments and discuss the advances occurring in research.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, August 6th at 2:30 p.m.
This program is designed for those who want to learn more about the warning signs of
Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and those who have noticed memory or
thinking changes in themselves or others.
- In this program, we will talk about typical age-related memory, thinking or behavior changes.
- Recognize common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Discuss the tips for approaching someone about memory concerns.
- Explain the importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis.
- Identify possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process.
- Name the resources available through the Alzheimer’s Association.
Evolution vs. Aging
Wednesdays June 4th to July 2nd at 11:00 a.m.
Your Authentic Self
Aging with Finesse and Intention
Keeping Doors Open
Reviving Creativity
Paradox of Aging
A discussion as we journey on this path called aging.
Moderator: Bill Hightower
Coping Skills
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. April 30th to May 21st
How do 20th Century people cope in a 21st Century world.
Instructor: Brenda Mason, MSW, MSS/MLSP
Who Doesn’t Talk To You Anymore and Why
Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. June 18th to July 2nd
A chance to share, vent, learn, mourn and find a better way forward.
Instructor: Brenda Mason, MSW, MSS/MLSP
Book Clubs
More on the way. Watch your emails for updated information.
The Hindu Religion
Wednesday, May 7th at 9:30 a.m. Free
Not only a religion but a lifestyle. Find out about how yoga, meditation and Ayurveda, a Sanskrit term meaning “the science of life,” stems from the Vedas — the vast collection of knowledge that was passed down orally for thousands of year, are integral components to Hinduism.
Diabetes Chat Circle
Wednesdays, May 7th to June 25th 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free
An informal peer-to-peer support group that shares the successes and challenges with managing diabetes. Informative topics and fun conversation. Email: diabeteschatcircle@gmail.com for more info.
Facilitators: Annette Rodriguez and Myra Pena
Spiritual Development/Meditation
Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
A deeper study into the many levels of Spirit and the Spiritual realm, assisting you in your growth and healing by experiencing a holistic approach to your well-being.
Session 1 Session 2
April 23- Grounding Body, Mind, and Spirit June 18- Inner Peace
April 30- Mindfulness of Breathing June 25- Heart Chakra
May 7- Awaken Your Heart July 2- Self Love
May 14- Connecting to Your Divine Spark July 9- Health Meditation
May 21- Living in Joy July 16- Overcoming Fears
May 28- Divine Blue Healing Ray July 23- Releasing Fear, Doubt & Worry
June 4- Chakra Clearing July 30- Awakening Self-Acceptance
June 11- Peace and Love Aug 6- Healing Relationships
Led by Susan Christman, a Holistic Health Counselor and Spiritual Teacher of 40 years, working locally, nationally and internationally. Www.SusanChristman.com $80.00 per session
Engineering Mini Courses
Monday, June 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Safety Design
Case studies: Challenger, Thresher Submarine, Hyatt Regency Sky Walk. What went wrong? What would you do? Money and Schedule vs Safety. An interactive discussion on causes and fixes. Video and Slide Show.
Monday, June 9th at 1:00 p.m. Reliability
Mean Time Before Failure and other fun concepts and ideas concerning reliability. Infant mortality, car test tracks, and more are part of Reliability and important to our safety.
Instructor: Ed Sokalski
Free.
Cultural Awareness
Wednesdays July 9th and July 23rd at 10:30 a.m.
To define and explore the behaviors of various cultures and their impact.
Instructor: Edie Glover, MSW, LSW
How To Remember Names
Wednesdays August 13th and August 27th at 10:30 a.m.
How to remember names for once and for all, and how to remember almost everything else.
Instructor: Edie Glover, MSW, LSW